Developing a skin care product requires millions of dollars and tons of experts in this industry. Scientists, manufacturers, technicians, designer, graphic artists, copy editor, web site developers, etc. The list goes on…. At times I have find myself stressed, because I do not have the expertise or resources to create a line of skin care products. Thank God for miracles! Each turn of events, through Divine Providence, provide the exact expert needed to complete the task at hand. God has a plan!

After a careful read of the above, the cue is line of products. Yes, we are developing a line of skin care products that will contain our patented Adenosine Skin Technology. Our first goal is to accompany Easeamine (which will probably be renamed Easeamine Day Cream) with an Easeamine Toner and Easeamine Night Cream. (The actual names may change according to Divine Intervention.)

June is the chosen month for the debut of our Easeamine Skin Care Kit. Our current product has been further developed to be easier to apply to the skin and cosmetically elegant. The product will be in a beautiful jar container. The beauty of the jar will compliment the exclusivity, quality and efficacy of our patented technology.

Next in line is the Easeamine Toner. It has a light refreshing essential oils scent, which leaves the face feeling smooth, toned, PH balanced and prepared for the Day or Evening Cream. Easeamine Cleanser is under construction and will complement the skin care routine.

Each day brings with it new challenges and opportunities. Slowly, I am learning God is in control, even when I feel I am not. Some day, I will be quick to remember God is extravagant and He carries me when I am unable to walk part of the journey.

“Fear knocked at the door, faith answered and lo, no one was there.” –Unknown author–

Attitude of Gratitude

Life has its twists and turns, most of which are fodder for fiction.

Sister Thérèse, an attractive, thoughtful, sincere and brilliant past colleague, who has since married, guided me to be a man of gratitude. It is all about attitude and embracing life.

My personality is one that always walked to the beat of my own drum. Though it took me years to discover and understand the following: it is impossible to be a unique individual, following dreams and aspirations, while conforming to authoritative dictates that fluctuate according to whim! At times, Church leaders made whimsical decision that had and continue to have disregard for the individual. In my own life, I experienced fickle rules and regulations that were not only oppressive and impossible to fulfill (as a human being), but helped develop neurotic tendencies. I’m still getting over the symptoms!

Idealism is usually the trademark of the young. However, in the scheme of Catholicism, I was captivated by eastern spirituality, which beckoned my heart and mind. My early rigid existence was drawn to an alternative way of life that required being present in the moment, charity particularly when it is most difficult, and making informed decisions even when the majority disagreed. Certainly, the cognitive dissidence between the drive for perfection or being a beautifully flawed and responsible human being ripped apart my ideal world and made it delightfully habitable. So, here I am, overcoming dysfunction all the while desiring to give—more than receive.

I have discovered the necessary tools, which have enabled me to walk through my personal life-labyrinth; heart-felt sincerity, service and humility require confidence, a sense of self-worth and self-respect. In hindsight, once I began to understand these principles, I was able to celebrate life regardless of the politics, authoritative abuses and evil. Though it has taken awhile, I am allowing myself the freedom to have fun and be silly with friends, while being effective in making healthy changes in the world around me.

Reflecting upon my personal history, I am grateful for my life’s circumstances—the good, the bad and the ugly, for they have prepared me to be the man who walks in my sandals. The universe has collaborated to make my dreams come true. Now I want to help others’ resurface their dreams, while offering the tools of hope through education.

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Evoking my spiritual self in the midst of human experiences, particularly challenges, usually involves havoc. Somewhere along my daily routine, time passing into weeks and sometimes months, before I enter into the deepest awareness of my frailty before God. Usually, there is an approaching monumental uncertainty requiring, yet another miracle in order to overcome the impending hurdle. Inevitably, Divine Providence extravagantly provides. Hindsight leaves me questioning…that was easy, why do I waste precious time fretting over the seemingly impending dread of the oncoming requirement of faith?

…An example: In 2003, when I crossed over the threshold of our property in Paxton, MA (where, in the near future, we will build our new monastery) I knew my feet were standing upon the place of my future home. The challenge—we had no source of revenue, other than donations, which was a cause of financial struggle. Yet after a twenty-minute walk, a brief discussion with the community members who accompanied me, we made the decision. This property was meant to be the home of our monastery. Well, this might sound like a nice story, however, the situation called for $600,000. Ouch!

Six months later, after lengthy negotiations and lots of prayer, I had in hand a signed Purchase & Sale agreement. There after, every day for five months, during my time of silence and solitude, I sat in the rocking chair of my bedroom, feeling a sense of dread. What did I get myself into? Am I crazy? Jesus—how are You going to provide me the money?

When the day arrived to pay for the property—Divine Providence provided. One would think, if God can provide in that situation, why worry? The abridged version: I am still learning to trust God. However, the subsequent hurdles get larger as time passes.

Why am I slow to trust in Jesus, when He has been extravagant in generosity? Once again, I am in heart-stop-alley, waiting on the Lord.

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, a French Jesuit visionary once said we are not human beings having a spiritual experience, but spiritual beings having a human experience. Obviously, my spiritual being is beckoning to exist beyond the confines of my mind.